by Laurie Bluedorn | Jan 9, 2015 | Devotional
When we worry……. 1. We communicate to the Sovereign Maker of the universe that we don’t think He cares for us or that He is capable of taking care of us; and 2. We communicate to all the little munchkins around us (who are watching every move we make and...
by Laurie Bluedorn | Jan 7, 2015 | Classical Education, Literature
Aulus Gellius (ancient Roman author and grammarian) (c. 125 – after 180 AD) Attic Nights Book 5, Chapter 16 On the function of the eye and the process of vision. 1 I have observed that the philosophers have varying opinions about the method of seeing and the nature...
by Laurie Bluedorn | Jan 6, 2015 | Classical Education, Homeschooling, Reviews
Post may contain affiliate links to materials I recommend. Read my full disclosure statement. When my husband and I first began considering home education, a dear friend recommended Teaching the Trivium. I remember her telling me not to borrow it, but just purchase my...
by Laurie Bluedorn | Jan 6, 2015 | Homeschooling
Laurie,
Well, I just want to thank you for taking time out of your busy day, and giving me this article Ten Things to Do Before Age Ten. I feel so much better. To be honest, this is very close to what I have been doing with him already. I’m not too sure on the...
by Laurie Bluedorn | Jan 6, 2015 | Delayed Formal Education, Math
I just read the article Math and Pencils, and I wanted to share something that might prove helpful. I hope you will consider this information. My son was also allergic to his pencil. We used Saxon and he hated it. When we did the practice tests at the beginning of...